How to Differentiate Between a Cold, Flu and Allergies
Mother Nature has been doing her best to give North Texans a case of whiplash this winter by alternating weeks (and days) of cool and warm temperatures over the past few months. More time spent
Important Facts About This Season’s Flu Shot
October is here, which means flu season is just around the corner and here to stay for at least the next six months. That said, unless you’re one of a very small group of people
Flu Season Brings New and Old Recommendations about Vaccines
As summer winds down and autumn starts, the familiar refrain begins: Get your flu shot. But is it really that important? Do they even work? “Everyone above the age of 6 months must get an
Preventing the Flu
Have you ever found yourself wondering if the flu vaccine is actually worth getting? We’ve got the answer. “Most people who contract the flu and are generally healthy and don’t need to go in to
When Should Flu Patients Come to the Hospital?
Dr. Terence McCarthy, emergency physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, offers these tips for flu patients seeking treatment. We’re experiencing a pretty heavy flu season that hit us